Press Release

London Operational Update - August 14

London, August 14, 2005 - Gate Gourmet UK confirmed this morning that it continues on schedule to provide the basic service to enable planes to fly at London Heathrow Airport.

In addition, it is pleased to further announce that from Monday, August 15, it will be able to increase its service level on all long-haul flights.

Eric Born, CEO of Gate Gourmet UK, said, "Our ability to quickly restore a food service is a testament to the efforts of our staff, who were not involved in Wednesday's illegal industrial action, over the last four days. We are pleased that we are able to provide this service to our customers, and hope to increase our capabilities over the coming week."

Founded in 1992, Gate Gourmet is the world's largest independent airline catering, hospitality and logistics company with dual headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, and Reston, VA, USA. The company has substantially expanded its products and services recently through acquisitions and strategic investments. The portfolio now includes cabin service ware (deSter); comfort/entertainment items (Harmony); packaged food components assembled in central production units (Supplair); design and delivery of brand-linked customer environments (Performa); service staff recruitment and training and crew leasing (Elan); aviation services such as cabin cleaning, aircraft washing and deicing and passenger services (Fernley/IAS); catering security (Gate Safe); business applications (eGate Solutions); and supply chain optimization (partnership with Pourshins).